The United Nations and Human Rights

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article 1(3) UN Charter

states that one of the aims and purposes of the United Nations is to promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

is article 55 UN charter binding?

The dominant position recognizes Article 55 as a framework provision—politically binding and influential in the evolution of human rights norms but not directly enforceable in isolation.

UN’s main objective

the maintenance of international peace and security